Clean Energy Fund, Financial Analyst I - CPPW

Clean Energy Fund, Financial Analyst I - CPPW

City of Portland

Salary: $83,220.80 - $118,768.00 Annually

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 2025-00463

Location: OR, OR

Bureau: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Closing: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://employees.portland.gov/human-resources/people-culture/workplace-framework-and-requirements.

Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements page.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overviewfor qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

Position Summary

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) in the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage grants and contracts awarded for projects and programs across the program's funding areas, including regenerative agriculture, green infrastructure, and contractor development, clean energy, and planning. This role will be responsible for maintaining budgets for PCEF grant programs, managing invoicing and billing processes, and providing accurate and timely reporting. In addition, this role will serve as the primary point of contact for staff for all budgeting, monitoring, and reporting for administrative-related expenses. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, knowledge of government accounting, and a background in supporting historically underserved organizations or populations.

As a Financial Analyst, you will:

• Budget, monitor, and report program-level financial activity for PCEF Administration and specific grant/program portfolios such as the Mini-grant program, Capacity Building, and the BPS Climate Team

• Lead administrative and some grant/program-level reporting and metrics

• Manage internal billing and invoice processing for grantees and programs

• Process the City Climate project's monthly invoicing and cash transfer approvals

• Reconcile administrative IAs, overhead billings, and cash transfers

• Direct advance recovery processing for external grantees

• Run internal administrative functions for the PCEF finance team

• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end related reports

• Support year-end and monthly closing-related activities

As a person, you are:

• Flexible and Adaptable: You can prioritize competing work demands fluidly and consistently. You have strong organizational skills and can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

• Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts, tools, and strategies to guide and inform your work. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive settings and values.

• Analytical and critical thinker: Able to critically analyze and evaluate data. Capable of challenging preconceived notions, problem-solving and guiding the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to promote workforce and contractor equity. Able to translate insights into actionable recommendations for program improvement.

• Effective Communicator: A skilled communicator who excels in articulating complex concepts clearly and persuasively, fostering open dialogue and collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Proficient in representing PCEF internally, delivering presentations, and sharing insights to advance workforce and contractor equity goals.

About the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund:

As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF's mission is to broaden community resilience and economic opportunity through climate action that advances racial and social justice. By partnering with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses engaged in the climate and justice movements, PCEF enables local solutions to many of the city's most urgent challenges.

PCEF awards grants and contracts that serve communities with historically limited access to opportunity in the energy, transportation, construction, employment, agricultural, and green infrastructure industries. The Fund enables partnerships that result in cleaner air, healthier schoolchildren, more affordable energy,y and other environmental and social benefits for communities most impacted by climate change. PCEF-funded projects and programs demonstrate benefits to frontline communities, have support from community leaders, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and are accountable to the public.

PCEF was created through a ballot initiative passed by Portland voters in November 2018. It raises revenue through a one percent business licensing surcharge on revenue generated in Portland by certain large retailers. The Fund collects approximately $200 million in annual revenue for clean energy, transportation, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and workforce and contractor development projects and programs. It is housed in the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). For more information, visit the PCEF https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy.

About the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:

BPS is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient. The bureau oversees a world-renowned waste and recycling system and leads the U.S. in its commitment to open data and protecting communities in the application of technologies. Staff collaborate with partners on neighborhood, economic, historic, and environmental planning and provide research, policy, and technical services to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as policies and actions to address climate change.

BPS values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. Candidates of color, those who can speak a language other than English, and those with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities are often representative of PCEF priority populations, which is helpful in delivering PCEF projects and programs.

Studies have shown that women, non-binary people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. BPS considers lived experience, and transferrable skills as qualifying unless an item is labeled as required. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We strongly encourage you to apply.

Questions?

Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

mailto:Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications arerequiredfor this position:

• Ability to help implement systems that reverse historic and current discrimination practices, or demonstration of a commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, or inclusion; or lived or work experience supporting communities of color or historically marginalized communities.

• Experience furthering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace and respectful working relationships with public agency officials or representatives of community-based organizations.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.

• Experience and fluency with SAP and other software, databases, and technology platforms used for documentation, workflow, and financial management.

• Ability to analyze and identify financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational problems and issues; evaluate alternatives; provide sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.

• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive financial, treasury, debt, banking, and other reports, correspondence, and other documents involving technical, budgetary, and financial data; communicate complex analytical topics to non-financial audiences.

Although not required, you may have:

• Ability to learn Oregon's Local Budget Law; local government and PCEF fiscal policies, procedures, administrative rules, and compliance guidelines; relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions.

• Proficiency in a second language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian) to effectively communicate with diverse community members and stakeholders. This position is eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online betweenMonday, April 28,2025 and Monday, May 12, 2025

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran documents to request Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)

Application Tips:
• The City of Portland has https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a and offers https://www.portland.gov/bhr/eventshttps://www.portland.gov/bhr/events once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• Do not attach materials not requested.
• All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 12, 2025

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 19, 2025

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): June

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: June

Step 6: Start Date: July

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:

• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
• Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6184965